Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the  post of Chief Internal Auditor in Local Authorities.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To advice Council Secretary/ Town Clerk on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems in mitigating risks of losses and good corporate governance.

DUTIES

• Reviews, appraises and evaluates the Council operational activities to determine conformity with established legislation, regulations, policies and directives governing the conduct of business of the Local authority as well as according to established financial audits procedures and practices.
• Examines asset acquisition and disposal procedures to ascertain that stores control regulations, policies and asset practices are adhered to that they are affected systematically on authority from the rightful sources and reports any shortcomings to the Council Secretary/ Town Clerk.
• Ensures periodic examination and verification of ongoing Council projects, assets/ property and stores materials to ensure proper management, quality assurance, existence and ownership of the same by the Council.
• Ensures that standards, regulations and professional ethics are adhered to when conducting audits.
• Liaises with Department of Finance & Development Planning regularly on matters pertaining to accounting, stores procedures and practices and advises on corrective and preventive measures.
• Prepares audit reports with recommendations from time to time to the Council secretary/ Town Clerk for appropriate action and for presentation to the audit committee.
• Ensures examination of Council rent ledgers, water fees ledgers, Matimela/ pounds registers commitment control ledgers, income and expenditure cashbooks, unused receipts books, check books and votes ledgers, analyze findings and recommendations accordingly.
• Observe and appraises proceedings of the tender evaluation and award committees to ensure compliance with tender regulations and other laws and/ or directives issued from time to time governing operations and activities of the said committees.
• Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.

 Key Competencies     

• Analytical thinking and decision making skills
• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Sound communication
• Results Orientation

Qualifications                

• Degree qualification in Auditing, Accounting or Public Finance. Masters Degree in Auditing is an advantage. Professional auditing and or accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CIA or CGAP are an advantage.

Experience                   

• At least 12 years relevant work experience, 2 of which must have been served at D3 level.

Applications:       

Applicants should quote the number of this Vacancy Circular and Reference Number giving the following details:-

• Full name, address and date of birth.
• Certified copies of Certificates and Identity
• References x 2
• Brief summary of career with duties (CV) should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Local Government

Private Bag 0052

Gaborone

Attention: Manager (LA)

Hand Delivered to Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs Building, Floor 8, Department of Local Government Service Management, Room 41.

Emailed and Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Important: All applications from serving officers must be routed through their Chief Executive Officers.  Applications not so routed will not be considered.

Also note that only short listed candidates will be responded to.

For further information contact Ms K Molebatsi/Ms T Mogorosi @ Tel: 3612800